| The Real Thing | ||||
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | May 20–21, 1977 | |||
| Studio | C.I. Recording Studio, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 37:06 | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5125 | |||
| Producer | Michael Cuscuna | |||
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The Real Thing is an album led by drummer Louis Hayes which was recorded in 1977 and released on the Muse label. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [5] |
The Allmusic review stated "On three little-known tunes and a trio of group originals, the modern hard bop unit plays concise but meaningful solos; a different combination of musicians gets the solo spotlight on each song. A well-conceived and continually interesting session". [5]
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